"Friends for life" is a cross-stitch chart with instructions translated in English. The text says "Friends for life" (in French only on the grid).

Design stitch count: 142 wide x 99 high

Design area:

28,4 x 19,8 cm (11¼ x 7¾ in) on a 25 count fabric

25,8 x 18 cm (10¼ x 7 in) on a 28 count fabric or on a 14 count Aida

23,7 x 16,5 cm (9¼ x 6½ in) on a 32 count fabric

22,5 x 15,7 cm (8¾ x 6¼ in) on a 16 count Aida

Special stitches: This is a cross-stitch design with quite a lot of back stitches and straight stitches, some Smyrna cross-stitches and 2 French knots (very clear drawings and instructions on the chart).

Threads and colours

This pattern shows 18 colours (DMC references on the chart).

The model on the picture has been stitched on a 28 count linen colour "marbled brown" using two strands of cotton over two threads of fabric.